Common and Proper Nouns Review

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization. Examples include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'My birthday is in July.'

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July

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

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teacher

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items, while proper nouns refer to specific names.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'The Statue of Liberty is in New York.'

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Statue of Liberty, New York

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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cat, mouse

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'Eiffel Tower'.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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An example of a common noun is 'book'.

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Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'The flowers in the garden are beautiful.'

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flowers